USFK Drivers License
Active Duty Military members with the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC) or above will be authorized to register a POM in USFK.

The following personnel (and their US State licensed dependents age 18 or older) are authorized to obtain a POM License after passing the local written exam:

• Personnel in Command Sponsored status accompanied with family.
• Personnel in a joint domicile status authorized a POM on their orders.
• Member of the U.S. Armed Forces in the rank of Sergeant First Class (E-7) or above.
• Department of the Army civilians in the grade of GS-5 or above and USFK technical representatives.
• Invited contractors* who have SOFA privileges.
• Personnel who have a letter of approval by the USAG Commander for exception to policy.

* - Invited contractors, their employees (including Koreans) and dependents of contractors who operate a POM in the Republic of Korea must first obtain a valid ROK Driver's License. These personnel must object a valid USFK Form 134 EK (POM License) to operate their POM on a U.S. military installation and in Korea. To obtain a ROK driver's license, you should have a valid U.S. State driver's licenses and a letter of employment from CPO for civilian employees only.

For more information about obtaining a ROK driver's license, visit: http://korea.usembassy.gov/drive.html or http://www.dla.go.kr/english/index.jsp

Written Test (Traffic Laws and Traffic Signs)

• Physical evaluation measures for POM and military license (U.S. Personnel Only)
• Applicants must learn the contents of the USFK PAM 385 Guide to Safe Driving in Korea
  English Drivers Manual (941kb, PDF) | Hangul Drivers Manual (1.149mb, PDF)

Testing Requirements

To get a GOV License

1. Memorandum (Request for driver exam) signed by commander
2. AKO, Certificate (The Army Accident Avoidance Course)
3. State Driver's License & ID Motorcycles
4. Certificate of Employment (DoD, TR, IC Civilians)

To get a POM License

1. Active members (E-7 and above), spouse & dependents
   1. Memorandum (for spouse: a written approval by their sponsor)
2. DA Civilians & family members (GS-5 and above)
   1. Memorandum (for spouse: a written approval by their sponsor)
   2. One copy of Letter of Employment
   3. Valid State Driver's License
3. Invited contractor / Technical Rep
   1. Memorandum (for spouse: a written approval by their sponsor)
   2. USFK Form 700-19A-E
   3. Letter of Accreditation
   4. Valid State Driver's License
4. Non-SOFA status contractor and Technical Rep
   1. Memorandum (for spouse: a written approval by their sponsor)
   2. Must have ROK Driver's License
   3. USFK Form 700-19-A-E
   4. Valid State Driver's License

Shipping POM

For regulations and procedures about shipping your POM, contact your transportation office well in advance of your move to Korea. They can also advise you on shipment of a POM at your own expense.

Importing to U.S.
Returning a motorcycles to the US is easy, if that's were it came from.

Importing Local Motorcycles to the U.S.
This is among things generally considered as impossible. At the present time, there are no models of Korean vehicles as sold in Korea that meet or exceed mandatory regulatory safety specifications and requirements needed to operate on U.S. roads and highways. Obtaining such modifications can be extremely expensive -- potentially exceeding the base value of the vehicle.

There are non-Korean motorcycles including various European makes that are legal to import without significant modifications. Before purchasing any such motorcycles, be sure to absolutely determine whether it will meet all the requirements.

Motorcycles purchased in the U.S. and subsequently shipped to Korea are generally acceptable for return shipment. This is technically not the same thing as importing since the motorcycles has already been certified and processed into the U.S.. How ever, it is important to consider any aftermarket modifications that may bring such a vehicles out of U.S. safety specifications such as steering wheel knobs, non-standard mandatory lighting (colors, placement, etc.) and certain mechanical modifications.

See the following websites for more details and guidance:

• Non-Resident, Returning Military, and Returning Official Government Employee Importations of Personal Vehicle for Personal Use
• EPA: Importing Vehicles and Engines

If you are moving back to California, be sure to check this web site:

• California State Smog Relative Information